Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Krug
Label Name:
 
Grand Cuvee NV Edt.173 (Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 44%, Chardonnay 34%, Pinot Meunier 22%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
9-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Krug iD 124003; Disgorged Jan 2024 (many releases). Notable scores: Wine Spectator ~96, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~95, The Wine Advocate/Robert Parker ~94 (various reviews)

Tasting Note
Intense yellow-gold. Aromas of toast, brioche, stone fruit, verbena and pastry cream. Palate is unctuous, creamy with peach, ripe citrus, toasted/pine nut notes and a crisp, mouthwatering lemon finish.

Food Pairing
Western: aged Parmesan, Jabugo ham, oysters, asparagus with garlic butter, turbot with truffle, tarte Tatin. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced Thai or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; blend of 150 wines from 13 vintages with ~31% reserve wines; partial oak fermentation, long lees aging; dosage ~4 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Krug, founded 1843 by Joseph Krug, famed for multi-vintage blending and its extensive cellar library; current cellar stewardship continues traditional barrel fermentations and long aging.